MCM & Associates LLC
Santa Ana, California, United States Reliance Hospice & Palliative Care - Orange County
Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care
is actively looking for a
Palliative Care Social Worker
to work with us
Part-Time
and support our patients around
Orange County .
Hourly salary starts at $36 and is negotiable depending on years of experience.
Palliative Care Social Worker Responsibilities & Duties
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs.
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the palliative care team.
Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Offer counseling and crisis intervention services.
Facilitate family meetings and communication among care teams.
Assist with advanced care planning and decision‑making processes.
Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
Advocate for the needs and wishes of the patient in care planning discussions.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient cases.
Provide bereavement support and grief counseling.
Document patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely.
Educate patients and families about illness progression and care options.
Palliative Care Social Worker Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Experience in palliative care. (preferred)
Spanish speaking, preferred.
Strong understanding of end‑of‑life care and ethical issues in palliative care.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in grief counseling and bereavement support.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families.
Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.
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Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care
is actively looking for a
Palliative Care Social Worker
to work with us
Part-Time
and support our patients around
Orange County .
Hourly salary starts at $36 and is negotiable depending on years of experience.
Palliative Care Social Worker Responsibilities & Duties
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs.
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the palliative care team.
Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Offer counseling and crisis intervention services.
Facilitate family meetings and communication among care teams.
Assist with advanced care planning and decision‑making processes.
Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
Advocate for the needs and wishes of the patient in care planning discussions.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient cases.
Provide bereavement support and grief counseling.
Document patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely.
Educate patients and families about illness progression and care options.
Palliative Care Social Worker Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Experience in palliative care. (preferred)
Spanish speaking, preferred.
Strong understanding of end‑of‑life care and ethical issues in palliative care.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in grief counseling and bereavement support.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families.
Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.
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